Manchester's epic sporting weekend continued as hundreds of youngsters took part in their own version of the Great Manchester

More than thousand youngsters ran, jogged and walked around Manchester City’s Eithad Campus in to raise money for good causes.

Etihad - Junior Manchester Run (Image: Eddie Garvey)

And there was poignant tribute to one of the event’s stalwarts, inspirational fundraiser Kirsty Howard.

All those who took part wore the Number 1 bib to pay tribute to Kirsty who took part in every Junior Great Manchester Run before her death last October at the age of 20.

Etihad - Junior Manchester Run (Image: Eddie Garvey)

Kids TV star, Channel 5’s Milkshake! Olivia Birchenough was one of the honourary starters and was there to support runners from the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

She said: I was delighted to be an honorary race starter and it was amazing to be able to to cheer along all the young runners who were taking part.

Etihad - Junior Manchester Run (Image: Eddie Garvey)

“I recently visited the hospital and was amazed by the positivity of the patients, despite the challenges they face on a daily basis.”

Oliva was joined by Blue Peter presenter Lindsey Russell and inspirational fundraisers Ella Chadwick and Josh Cubbin, who have thrown themselves into supporting the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

Etihad - Junior Manchester Run (Image: Eddie Garvey)

Olivia will join the thousands of others in taking part in the main 10k event in the city centre tomorrow.